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Surprisingly good, for the GBA that is

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Note: this review is for the GBA version of Ghost Rider. For some reason, Amazon has the PS2, PSP, and GBA versions of the game all listed together as one product (hence only one review per product). Anyway, we all know how licensed games end up turning out on the GBA. Side scrolling beat 'em up's with generic areas and enemies and gameplay we've seen tons of times before, and seen done better. Ghost Rider for the GBA is a surprising oddity in this department, as while it does look like the typical side scroller we've come to expect, it contains a stunning amount of action that remains faithful to it's source material. Playing as the flaming skull-headed Johnny Blaze, you make your way out of Hell as you take on demons, monsters, and villains like Vengeance, Blackout, and Lilith. What makes Ghost Rider enjoyable are his various powers in the side scrolling stages, including his famous chains and his Penance Stare. In between these stages, we are treated to Road Rash-style motorcycle battles, which are the best parts of the game bar none. There's some nicely done comic book style cut scenes as well between levels, and the game looks, sounds, and controls pretty good for a late in life GBA title. All in all, whether you're a fan of the film or the comic, check out Ghost Rider for your GBA; and yes, as you can guess by now, it's much better than the PS2 and PSP versions, which should be avoided.

Ghost Rider

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. Just enough challenge in levels and mind bending motorcycle challenges.

Really fun with great extra features.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

ghost rider is a spin-off of god of war but is also its own game in its own right. the game has its own story written by authentic marvel-comic writers. the gameplay is also enjoyable. you can execute air attack and swift attack as well as the famous penance-stare. the story takes place after the movie and follows. blackheart is out for hell-on-earth yet again and this time he has his fathers help. its up to you to ride the streets of hell and save mankind from the tortures of hell.

enjoyed kicking butt as the rider

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I had bought the game because I am a lifetime Ghost Rider fan, Having read the books since they started in the seventies. Previews from hardcore gamers had left me hoping it was not a dud. I have had a blast. all kinds of moves to upgrade to and you get to ride the hellcycle. My son and I have really enjoyed it so far.

Good Superhero Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a good superhero game. But you it steals some things from God of War. Like the combos and stuff. When your on foot it can get boring after a little while but it still is fun. The best part of the game is the motorcycle levels. Its fast pace and its pure awesome!!!! You can unlock lots of stuff! The down side about the game is its tooo short!!!! But its still a good game to rent.

Fun but gets boring after awhile!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: February 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is combination of "God of War" and "Devil May Cry." You don't have to solve puzzle but you do need to jump at certain distance to go to next level. Graphic is gorgeous and game is fast paced. You don't need to pick up ammo or any other stuff other than stand close to barrel of fire to fill up your health. You can easily finish the game without cheat as long as you keep pressing square and up repeatedly unless you're on your bike.

Vengeance Flows Through Me!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Normally, games based on movies tend to be a bit lacking, but Marvel does tend to do a decent job with their's (The first "Hulk" being the exception there). Ghost Rider falls into that niche of being decent, and maybe even a bit of a fun game.

The game starts off after the movie, with Johnny using his powers for good, and refusing to be Mephistopheles' little errand boy. But the Rider is dragged into Hell, and is told that he's the only one that could prevent Armageddon and send an army of rogue demons back to Hell. Once his girlfriend, Roxanne, is threatened, Ghost Rider reluctantly hunts down the demons and prevent the end of everything.

The game borrows a lot of elements from games like God of War and Devil May Cry. Tends to remind me of Evil Dead: Regeneration, also. Once you get all the moves unlocked, the fighting becomes the highlight of the game. The combos can be easily triggered, and it's fun to see Ghost Rider use the variety of finishing moves for the elemental demons, and using his signature weapons and abilities (His chains, the Hellfire Shotgun, and the Penance Stare). And the Boss battles, I thought, were very challenging (for some reason, I really enjoyed fighting against Scarecrow). Plus, one of the unlockables has you playing the entire game as Blade. That's so damn cool!

The game does fall short in a few areas, too. The motorcycle stages can be a lot of fun, but at times hard to control. And another thing. The game... can be finished in 3 and half hours. I bought the game last night and started playing it this afternoon and I finished a half hour ago. Sure, there are additional characters (Blade, Vengeance, Ghost Rider 2099), but I don't know if that would make the game have that much higher a replay value. And the game's cinematics were basically comic frames, no CGI movies.

One thing annoyed me little, one of the unlockables had pics from the movie, but one guy was absent. No pics of Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze, and none of Ghost Rider. Why? I mean, he is the star of the movie, right?

Overall, I'd say the game makes a terrific rental, but only hard core fans of the comic, movie, and maybe just Marvel alltogether should buy it. The game is fun, even if it felt a bit rushed.

Fast Paced Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I grew up reading comics and Ghost Rider was one of my favorites. I enjoyed the movie so when I noticed the game I had to buy it.

Pros: It has good graphics and a great sound track (turn up the bass boost on your sub-woofer) and is fast paced.

Cons: There is not much variance between levels and seems too short.

ghost rider for gba

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ghost Rider for the gameboy advance is an excellent game for the gba.
I think that the graphics for it are the best I have seen for a hand-
held. It is a side-scroller and that is what makes it so much fun.
I really thought that the music was really cool for the game. When
you ride your motorcycle it is 3-d graphics and it is the better
part of the game. The boss battles are just a little to easy while
some levels are difficult. When you have beaten the game, you can
go back and try and get 100% on each level. You can even uprade your
powers. Ghost Rider is a great game for the Gameboy advance with its
extrordinary sound and graphics and replay value which is very high.

9 Year Old's Birthday Gift

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: May 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Gave this to my grandson for his 9th Birtday, it was a challenge that he loves.

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